Other Health Safety Net Providers In addition to Free Clinics and Community Health Centers, Hospitals, the Virginia Department of Health and other community organizations contribute to Virginia's health safety net. What kind of help could I receive from community organizations? Some community organizations expand on the services offered by free clinics and community health centers. Depending on the organization, one or more of the following services might be available:
Find out more about programs offered by these other community resources, including eligibility requirements and the type of care offered by each. Is there financial assistance available to help me afford hospital care? Virginia hospitals have financial assistance policies designed to help low-income patients pay their hospital bills. These policies explain who is eligible for free or discounted care. Typically eligibility is based on the patient’s income level, but other criteria may apply. Assistance may be available to both uninsured and underinsured individuals. Learn more about Virginia hospitals' and health systems' financial assistance policies. How can my local Health Department help? The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) provides core public health services through its 35 health district offices and 119 local health departments statewide (see a description of the core services provided). Some VDH sites also may offer preventive dental clinics for children, foreign travel immunizations; and/or adult health services. Typically, services are provided on the State of Virginia Sliding Scale Fee Schedule according to ability to pay. Discover which VDH Health Districts provide expanded health safety net services (medical or dental care). To find your local health district, view an interactive map of local health districts statewide, and then contact them to determine the services, days and hours of operation and eligibility requirements. |
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Dental or vision care;